Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-15

mere play have been brought over and
admit that it is good and healthful
exercise. American societies were
formed in imitation of the German
turner's, and athletic clubs were estab-
lished, but the Turner spirit and ex-
perience were not there, which proves
that the enemy which the Turner's had
have been won to support the cause.
There is no other society which has
done more to protect the freedom nor
more for humanity than the Turner's.
In peace there was no war with pens
or in war with guns where the Turner
did not show the right spirit for Fa-
therland freedom and principles. If
YOU count the graves Of the civil war
YOU will find the Turner's there in
large numbers, and where there was
personal danger of freedom you al
ways found the Turner's at hand. The
Turner is the founder Of liberalism and
freedom, and even in large cities fer
the same purposes that are found in
smaller places, and even ON the from
tier of civilization there are Turner's
who start a society, build hall, and
with enthusiasm and confidence in
himself and his flag, and fight for the
freedom of his fellow kind. We in
Los Angeles, which has grown from
small pueblo to large city, have to
work to grow strong, and here in Cal
ifornia, country which is grander
than any other, there is large field
for the Turner's. We were but in the
dark ages, as it were, for long time,
but this period has passed and bet
ter spirit and element shown. Al
though all are after the almighty dol
lar, and there is a feeling underneath
which still brings into prominence the
principles which the societies have
adopted. In the surrounding towns
where the temperance mania is in full
force, the spirit of the dark ages is
shown which is especially against us,
and it will be hard
fight against these knownothings.
This country is too beautiful, the sun
shines too clear, and the flowers are
so bountiful, and the grape juice so
plentiful that fanaticism cannot be
permitted in this country where we
selected our homes. To-day's process
sion and festivities show the growth
and advancement of the society, and
we hope that the new hall will fill all
and that the coming
generation will reap the reward of our
labors, and l say to you from the
bottom of my heart, "Gut He'll"
These remarks were received with
continued applause, and after another
song by the singing section of the
Turn Verein Germania the band
played for the concluding portion OF
the ceremonies.
EXERCISES AT THE PARK.
By 9 O'Clock the beautiful park on
Second street began to fill up with a
crowd of jovial, hearty, whole-souled
people, each intent upon enjoying
himself and making other people have
a nice time. Meine Bros. Military
band of fifteen pieces furnished de-
lightful music, and dancing was in
dulged in by great many of the guests,
others strolled around the grounds
or sat at tables under the shade of the
trees and slipped modest mugs of lager
and listened to the enhancing strains
of music. Others crossed the rustic
bridge to the west side of the lake to
see the gymnastic performances by
the active turner's under the leader
ship of Professor A. Fuhrbach. The
following formed the first class: W.
T. Baker, p. Flammer, Jake Wagner,
VIM. Gall, L. Tag, P. Helms, Hugo
Heiman, H. Hahn.
The second class was composed of
Turnwart, G. Seminar; H. Axt, III.
Deitz, w. Breer, r. Skoelin, F. Lam
ger, G. Entenman, F. Korber, z.
Rudolph.
The young gentlemen acquitted
themselves splendidly, and showed
what training will do toward develop
ing the muscles. The members
of the singing section, under
the leadership of Prof. Hollstein, rem
dered several songs in most credit
able manner, Following is list of
the singers: Louis Tag, Ed. Lott, M.
Eichorn, JAG. Cohn, George Ragge,
Carl Steeb, A. Rudolf, A. Schroeder,
John Schroeder, Theo. Friese, Albert
Thomas, NJ. Moll, H. Drumming, H.
Mueller, G. Dielz, o. Schrader. John
Zens.
In the evening there was grand
illumination and display of fireworks
at the park, and afterwards dancing
was INDUCED until late hour. 1t was
most thoroughly enjoyable occasion,
and one long to be remembered by the
Turner's and their friends.